Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council

Parents Requesting Accountability on Fleming School Site Lease

September 27, 2024 (updated October 3, 2024)

*** Parents are raising alarm about the VSB's decision to lease a large portion of Fleming Elementary School’s play area to a developer for 99 years. The lease would allow for a developer to construct a mixed-use development on the school's play area, setting a precedent for other schools across the city. Closed-Door Deals with... Read more

BCEdAccess AdvoCon 2024

September 12, 2024 (updated September 12, 2024)

AdvoCon is an annual education advocacy conference, organized by the BCEDAccess Society ! BCEdAccess Society is a grassroots, nonprofit society and Canadian charitable organization, founded in 2014. BCEdAccess Society serves families of students with disabilities and complex learners all over the province of British Columbia. Its parent peer support group has over 5000 community... Read more

Y Mind Teen -free anxiety and stress support program starting in October

September 5, 2024

Y Mind is a free group program developed by YMCA BC for youth experiencing mild - moderate anxiety, stress or worries. Two Masters level mental health professionals support 8 - 12 teens during the 7 week group program, which runs on Wednesdays from 4:30PM to 6PM at the Robert Lee YMCA in downtown Vancouver. Y... Read more

VSB Cell Phone Policy: What You Need to Know

September 2, 2024 (updated September 2, 2024)

The Vancouver School Board (VSB) has recently updated its Administrative Procedure 350, introducing new policies regarding the use of personal digital devices in schools. These changes aim to minimize distractions during instructional time and promote a focused learning environment. Here's a breakdown of what parents and students need to know: Policy Overview Secondary Schools: Devices... Read more

VSB Must Prioritize Equity in Facility Planning

August 4, 2024 (updated August 5, 2024)

Out of about 50,000 students, about 20,000 students returning to school this September will be in unsafe seats. Of those 20,000 in unsafe seats, a disproportionate number of these students will be in East Vancouver. The Vancouver School Board (VSB) has a mandate to ensure equitable distribution of resources across the district. However,... Read more

Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council

Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council

All parents and caregivers of public school students in Vancouver are welcome. Join a group to stay informed about what is happening in our district.